Nigeria: God and Nollywood – How Pentecostal Churches Have Shaped Nigerian Film
[The Conversation Africa] In Nigeria today, one doesn’t have to attend a church service to hear a sermon. The pulpit has moved – onto screens, into living rooms, and across YouTube.
Nigeria: BBN Ex-Housemates, Mbadiwe Twins, Declare Brother Missing in Lagos
[Premium Times] Ex Big Brother Naija Season 9 housemate, Ocee, the one-half of the Mbadiwe twins, has declared his younger brother, Odera, missing.
Liberia: Artist Amos Boyce to Host Solo Exhibit
[Liberian Observer] After more than four decades of painting, Liberian veteran artist Amos Boyce, Chief Executive Officer of Piso Art Gallery and former graphic artist for the Daily Observer, is set to host his first-ever solo exhibition, a landmark cu…
Ghana: 16 Clubs Register for 4th Deaf Football Gala
[Ghanaian Times] Sixteen deaf clubs across the country have registered to participate in the fourth edition of the deaf football gala organised by the Ghana Deaf Football Federation (GDFF).
Ghana: Gyan-Apenteng Eulogised At ‘Literary Sunday’
[Ghanaian Times] An event dubbed “Literary Sunday” was held over the weekend at the ZOY Gardens, Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), in honour of the late Nana Kwesi Gyan-Apenteng, a veteran journalist and former chairman of the National Media Commis…
Nigeria: Mohbad – Court Orders DNA Test On Liam, Adjourns Proceedings
[Premium Times] The order followed an application filed by Mohbad’s father seeking a definitive paternity test.
Nigeria: Real Warri Pikin Takes Nigerian Comedy Global With Sold-Out Maryland Show
[Vanguard] Nigerian comedy continues to break new ground on the world stage, and one of its brightest stars, Real Warri Pikin (née Anita Asuoha), has once again proven her ability to captivate audiences across borders. On August 30, 2025, the cele…
Nigeria: Actress Peju Ogunmola Loses Only Child
[Premium Times] Oluwasinaayomi, a singer, was the only child of Ogunmola and her husband, veteran comic actor Sunday “Papi Luwe” Omobolanle.
Nigeria: BBNaija Star Phyna Deactivates Instagram Account After Sister’s Death
[Leadership] Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner, Josephina Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, has deactivated her Instagram account just days after the death of her younger sister, Ruth Otabor.
Nigeria: Diaspora Returns’ Launches in Lagos, to Reconnect Diasporans With African Roots
[Premium Times] The project will commence with the arrival of the first cohort of 50 U.S.-based participants.